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Mar 22, 2007 | 05:35 PM

HDChloe

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Trimmed my windshield

I thought I would let everyone know I trimmed my windshield. I found all the different posts on this website about the subject and put together a plan that I thought would work the best. 15 minutes later it looks great! I cut it perfect, sanded it, and then heated the edge to make it look better. I donâ€™t have pics, but just look at the shorty windshield and you will get the idea.

My point: Thank you to everyone to whom posted about this subject. You saved me $125 so I donâ€™t have to buy a new one!

Mar 22, 2007 | 05:38 PM

04RoadKing

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Good job!!!! It was a piece of cake wasn't it?

Mar 22, 2007 | 05:44 PM

HDChloe

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RE: Trimmed my windshield

I am not great with tools; in fact I had to borrow every tool I used if that tells you anything about me. But with the guidance of this forum I jumped right in. Just think of how many hundreds of years of experience are on this forum. We can all argue about the best oil, the best exhaust, and the best seat. But in the end we are all motorcycle enthusiasts and part of the family.

p.s. If anyone wants to know what I did send me a message and I will be happy to explain.

Mar 22, 2007 | 10:20 PM

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I cut mine down as soon as I got it home. I did basically the same thing you did researching the forums for tips, and then away I went. I'm curious what you did to heat the edge (and why). Mine is as smooth as a baby's backside, but I did not heat anything. I just sanded real good.

Randy

Mar 22, 2007 | 11:51 PM

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RE: Trimmed my windshield

its great saving some $$ ,,, and greater knowing you conqured an unkown task

Mar 22, 2007 | 11:55 PM

HDChloe

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RE: Trimmed my windshield

I read that heating the edge with a lighter (the one used for camping andlighting candles; long necklighter) will "seal" the edge. I read it would make it smooth and keep a smooth look.It probably was not needed considering howsmooth it was before I even did it.

Mar 23, 2007 | 03:00 AM

FLGEEZ

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RE: Trimmed my windshield

One thing about 'flame polishing'. If your screen is an aftermarket thermo plastic (Plexiglas), be vary careful about getting anything with Alcohol of any kind on it. It will craze and crack like crazy. 30 years in the exhibits business and you learn some things the hard way. We used denatured Alcohol to clean finger prints and gunk off of Vitrines in the museum.

Even drilling holes a high speeds can create heat set stress.

Lexan is a different story. Polycarbonates do not need annealing.